Ignaz Niedrist Kalterersee Classico Superiore 2023 Review

Perfect For

Chilled Red Cravings, Dinner Parties, Pleasing A Crowd

Drink If You Like

Gamay, Pinot Noir , Schiava

Ignaz Niedrist Kalterersee Classico Superiore 2023 Review

The Niedrist family has called Italy’s mountainous Alto Adige home for nearly 200 years. The family vineyards were in and out of operation over the centuries, but Ignaz Neidrist and his wife Elisabeth saw potential in the family land and decided to revive the winery in 1989. This bottling is sourced from a historic site, with 80-year-old vines overlooking the beautiful Lake Caldaro. The wine is primarily made of the local Vernatsch grape (also known as Schiava) with five percent Teroldego in the mix. The bright ruby wine packs an impressive amount of flavor into such a light-bodied package. Concentrated notes of cherry Jolly Ranchers and cotton candy are balanced by savory strawberry tops, white pepper, and minerals. This can function as both an easy-drinking, chillable red or a complex wine to sip and savor over time.

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